ASAC advises Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners on matters related to the Senior Services Division and advocates for the needs of Ashland seniors. The Senior Services Division offers support services and variety of free or low-cost recreational, health promotion and educational opportunities at Ashland Senior Center and other locations; advocates for senior needs; and builds community partnerships to expand opportunities for seniors.
ASAC meets the second Monday of every odd numbered month, 3:30-5 p.m. Meetings are currently alternating between in-person and via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public and are posted on the ►City of Ashland meeting calendar with instructions for participation. View past meetings and agendas ►here.
Membership
Current ASAC members are:
Jim Bachman - Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission liaison
Anne Bellegia - Program Participant & Community Partner member
Gina DuQuenne - City Council liaison
John Engelhardt - Community Partner member
Cori Frank - Program Participant & Community Partner member
Mike Gardiner - CHAIR, Community Partner member
Debra Johnson - VICE CHAIR, Community Partner member
Noriko Toyokawa - Community Partner member
Patty Winner - Program Participant member
ASAC may have up to nine members, seven of whom must be program participants or community partners. In addition, there is one Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioner and one City Council liaison. ASAC member terms are usually three years, ending or renewing June 30, with no member serving more than two consecutive terms.
